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Journalist Hunt connects you with thousands of verified Independents across industries and outlets. Use our advanced filters to search by beat, journalist type, location, medium, and outlet, and build targeted media lists in minutes.
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Bridget Kuehn
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Freelance Science and Medical Writer, Freelance
Chicago-based freelance science writer specializing in medicine, basic science, and policy. (She/her)
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Rebecca Ostertag
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Author & Blogger, Rollt Magazin
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https://www.aeh
Karen Stabiner
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Author and Writer, Freelance
West Coast editor, The Counter. Author of Generation Chef: Risking It All for a New American Dream, and more. Teaches at Columbia Journalism School.
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Dave Monti
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Fishing Journalist, Freelance
Charter captain, fishing guide and fishing journalist. Read No Fluke column: noflukefishing.blogspot.com/ E-mail: dmontifish@verizon.net
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Ariel Lawhon
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Independent Publishing Professional, Freelance
New York Times bestselling author of THE FROZEN RIVER, I WAS ANASTASIA, and CODENAME HELENE. Mom of 4 boys. Wife of 1 Texan. Fan of 📚🍷🌮⚾️🥃
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Lindsay Karp
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Writer and Personal Essayist, Freelance
Writer/Essayist #kidlit Words in:@washingtonpost @BostonGlobe @TheCut @OprahDaily @TIME @Salon @thisisInsider @TODAYshow @Newsweek @romper @statnews @thehill
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Clay Waters
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Specialty Blogger, News Busters
Author of Agatha Christie-style cozy mystery Death in the Eye and lots of speculative-fiction short stories.
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Michael Scott
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Independent Journalist, Freelance
Global Book Ambassador — Igniting World Class Book Experiences Featuring Non-Fiction Authors and Reading Evangelists
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Carolyn Beans
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Freelance Science Journalist, Freelance
Biologist turned science journalist covering #food #agriculture #health| Bylines @FERNnews @PNASNews @ScienceNews @newscientist @NPR @Slate & others | She/Her
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Journalist Hunt makes media outreach simple by providing access to over 200,000 verified journalists from around the world. Each profile comes with journalist type, role, beat, industry, outlet, location, recent articles and other data, which makes it easy for you to know who you’re pitching. Stop wasting countless hours of searching for the right journalists on the internet and access our database to find the right matches today.
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Independents Journalists - Media Contacts Database
Find Independents journalists across outlets and industries. Search by beat, role, location or industry and build targeted media lists in minutes on Journalist Hunt.
GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find Independents on Journalist Hunt?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, outlet, or medium to narrow your search to Independents relevant to your story.
Do you provide email addresses for Independents?
Yes. Verified contact details (emails, LinkedIn, X) are available with a premium subscription. Free users can browse profiles, but contact info is redacted.
Can I filter Independents by beat, location, or outlet?
Absolutely. You can refine by industry beat, country, state, city, or publication to focus your outreach on Independents in those segments.
What information does each Independents profile include?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles, helping you see their coverage and seniority context.
Can I export lists of Independents for use in campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of Independents into CSV or XLSX files to integrate them into outreach workflows.
How often are Independents journalist profiles updated?
We update profiles regularly to keep roles, beats, outlets, and contact details accurate and current.
Why pitch by seniority?
Seniority affects influence — senior reporters, editors, and executives often decide on coverage, while staff writers and freelancers might be more open to novel or niche stories. Targeting by role enhances your chances of getting responses.
Can I take a short-term subscription just to export Independents contacts?
Yes. Many users subscribe briefly, export role-specific contacts, then cancel once they’ve completed their outreach.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You can cancel or change your plan anytime through your account settings. You’ll maintain access for the duration of your current billing period.